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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Parking available
Beach view
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Pet-friendly
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Placida, FL

Little Gasparilla Island Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Gasparilla Marina
‪30 min drive‬
Boca Grande Beach
‪40 min drive‬
Venice, FL (VNC-Venice Municipal)
‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Captain's Bungalow is a single family home located on the secluded island of Little Gasparilla. The island is situated in southwest Florida on the Gulf of Mexico, just north of world famous Boca Grande. LGI (Little Gasparilla Island) is away from it all with access only by boat and no paved roads. Getting around the island is easy by walking on the sand paths or traveling on a golf cart. Wildlife is abundant on and around the island with Gopher tortoises, Bald Eagles, Osprey, Sea turtles, Dolphins, Manatees and numerous salt water fish including Redfish, Tarpon, Trout, Flounder and much more. Whether it's sitting on the dock soaking up the sunshine or fishing for your prize catch of the day, the list is endless with the possibilities. The white sandy beach with the azure blue Gulf of Mexico awaits your beach chair. Imaging the tranquility of the beach with very few visitors. Seven miles of beach access are at your disposal.

Our home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms with a large kitchen/ living great-room. The kitchen comes fully equipped for your culinary needs. The screen porch is an excellent place to read or just relax on the porch swing. If hammocks are more your style the covered area under the house is perfect for you. A gas grill is provided for you to prepare your catch of the day or a delicious steak.

Two bedrooms upstairs feature queen beds with adjustable mattresses. Our downstairs bedroom has a queen bed and full bathroom. If you must do laundry, we have our own washer and dryer. There is plenty of room to store your catch of the day or extra ice in our downstairs refrigerator/ freezer.

The large yard is quite unique for the island. There is plenty of space for relaxing on the lawn to play corn hole, croquet or boci ball. We even have a fire pit for evening bonfires and smores creations.

Property manager

Greg Adams

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Well behaved and supervised, please

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Out doors and on front porch only.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Placida

Placida is home to this holiday home. Gasparilla Marina and Uncle Henrys Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Englewood Beach and Don Pedro Island State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Placida, FL

What's nearby

Little Gasparilla Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Don Pedro Island State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Gasparilla Marina - 30 min drive - 5.9 km
Boca Grande Beach - 40 min drive - 15.1 km
Englewood Beach - 48 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Stump Pass Grille - ‬39 min drive
‪Paraiso Mexican Grille And Bar - ‬39 min drive
‪Manatee Beans & Brews - ‬37 min drive
‪Twin Lobsters - ‬39 min drive
‪Cool Pickle In Paradise - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is We are Back!!!! Come Stay at The CaptainsBungalow! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at We are Back!!!! Come Stay at The CaptainsBungalow!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at We are Back!!!! Come Stay at The CaptainsBungalow!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is We are Back!!!! Come Stay at The CaptainsBungalow! located?

Situated in Placida, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro Island State Park. Tails and Scales Charters and Gasparilla Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

28 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise!

This was the BEST vacation. Greg’s place was in the perfect location. He always answered my questions and his wife was super sweet, too! We will be back.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

23 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time.

The host was friendly and prompt on responses. House was clean and comfortable.

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthias G.

2 November 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Are you looking for a real Island experience? Look no further!

Greg was a phenomenal host and he was always extremely quick to respond if we needed anything. The property is perfectly centered on Little Gasparilla Island which means you only have a 1min. walk to the beach and a 1min. walk to the docks where you can do plenty of fishing. The location is absolutely perfect to slow down and relax. We certainly enjoyed our vacation and can't wait to stay in Greg's bungalow on LGI again.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lane E.

17 February 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fun in the sun

It was pufect ,close to the beach but still private. Enjoyed the outside shower and the screened in porch. Thanks another hope to rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

dawn s.

10 December 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit

Greg was super friendly and easy to contact. We had a great time.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Randy G.

22 October 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

We loved our stay at the Captain's Bungalow. Greg was AWESOME. It was the most relaxing time. The home was clean and had plenty of room. He also had a stocked house! Lots of towels and other essentials as well as beach chairs, fishing gear, paddleboard etc. Greg also met us at the dock with a cart and helped us get our stuff to the house. We couldn't askk for more. We will be back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

WENDY S.

14 March 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island Life is the Laid Back Way to Vacation

I loved staying on LGI, my most relaxing trip to Florida ever! The location of the Captain's Bungalow is the perfect distance between the dock on the bayside of the island and a short walk to the beach. If you want to kick back and get away from the hustle and bustle, this is the place to stay. It was nice to have a screened in porch and grill for cooking out. We were able to relax on the beach all day and sit around and relax in the living room all together in the evening. Plenty of seating and beds for everyone. Beach towels, chairs and even a wagon are provided to haul your stuff the short walk to the beach. If you enjoy looking for shells or sharks teeth, you will love this beach. No crowds, just the occasional friendly neighbor out walking their dog and taking in the beautiful sunsets. I would definitely reccomend a stay on LGI. Thanks to Captain Greg for sharing your piece of paradise with our family!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

19 February 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at Little Gasparilla Island

Captain’s Bungalow was perfect for our stay on Little Gasparilla Island! The house is nicely decorated and the beds are comfortable. We enjoyed the screen porch and also spent time on the open deck. The house—just a short walk from the beach—has a large yard that gives the property a feeling of privacy. We definitely recommend this house to others and look forward to returning ourselves.

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

31 March 2019

Great Place

A great place to stay. It is close proximity to beach on one side and boat dock on the other. Nice big yard to relax and have a cookout on. The beds are actually comfortable, something you don’t always find an a vacation rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ray D., Flower Mound, Texas

10 August 2018

Great getaway for our family without all the commercial hoopla.

We had a great time on the island. We brought our RIB Inflatable with 30 hp outboard and two jetskis. Commute to and from island was quick. Had a great time fishing and exploring. This was good time for family to reconnect. The owner was very nice. Red tide did affect beaches but we made best of it. Highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

William E.

27 February 2017

Island Time

We loved the island, the beach, and docks. The bungalow was spacious and comfortable, we all especially loved the porch. Beach was not crowded and the folks we did meet were friendly. Our dog loved it.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

10 March 2015

Great Laidback Family Beach House

Our 3 generaton family loved this house. It's close enough to the beach to hear the waves from the porch swing. Also to go back and forth to use the bathroom for the kids. The younest generation loved having thier own downstairs apartment, while the adults relaxed in the quiet upstairs. Our dog enjoyed having a big shaded yard. One night we had fun roasting smores in the firepit. Greg is great to work with. Also he provided alot of free bottled drinking water. Which is a big deal when you have to carry everything to the island by water taxi.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

tim m.

21 January 2015

we love LGI

We just love this place . Greg was very helpful and went above and beyond for us . This place had everything then some . Way more than a couple with there dog would ever need. NICE house ,very large yard , a HUGE fire pit. The central location 150 steps to the dock and 100 steps to the beach was very quiet and relaxing for us. If you enjoy doing nothing on vacation this is the place to be . If you enjoy kaos you might want to go elsewhere. If you enjoy doing nothing but relaxing, look no further than LGI

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ann H., Arlington, MA

19 January 2015

Divine one-of-a-kind place to relax and enjoy the sea, sand and sunsets

The Captain's Bungalow was a perfect winter getaway for us and our big dog. Little Gasparilla is a quiet, small island only accessible by boat. Love that! Captain Greg, owner of the Bungalow, graciously transported us from the mainland with our gear and provisions out to the island via his deep-sea fishing boat and got us oriented at the house. His very friendly dog, Miley, made our big pup feel welcome. The Captain's Bungalow is airy, breezy and full of beautiful, whimsical nautical/beach art. Makes you really feel you are on vacation. It was sparkling clean and the decor was casual & tropical, with beautiful tiled floors throughout the house, including a newly tiled floor on the big screened-in porch. The kitchen was spacious with lots of wide counters and nicely supplied with utensils, cookware and dishes. I like to cook and found every gadget/tool I needed. We enjoyed cooking steaks and burgers on the charcoal grill; there is also a gas grill available. The house has two full-sized refrigerators, we found it handy to store our cold drinks and water in the downstairs one. We brought our dinghy with its small outboard, and made a couple of trips across the pretty bay to the mainland for groceries during the week. The dock is only a 2-minute walk from the house. The beach is also about a 2-3 minute walk. The 'roads' are just sandy footpaths on the island, and we took beach chairs and snacks to the beach every late afternoon for happy hour and to watch the sun set into the Gulf of Mexico. We had the beach nearly to ourselves that week after Thanksgiving; just an occasional friendly local or visitor, and a few happy dogs. There were no bugs (maybe they aren't around in December?). The water was bracing that time of year, we did enjoy wading and tried swimming one day, but no snorkeling. Lots of beautiful shells and sharks' teeth along the beach. Our dog -loved- the hours of walking the beach, chasing egrets and pelicans and cooling her belly in the water. We ate all our meals on the screened-in porch and spent hours sitting and reading on the porch swing. The Captain's Bungalow is set among towering trees with sunlight filtering through in long shafts -- with the beach just footsteps away. One night I got up and sat on the porch swing in the dark, with silver moonlight shining down through the trees and only the sound of the waves and an owl hunting. We really had a wonderful time here and would love to do this again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

19 October 2013

The Perfect Spot for US

We have been coming to LGI for 8 years. We have stayed in many wonderful rental properties. Captain's Bungalow is by far one of the best. It was well located on the island for dock and beach. It was cozy and warm. Pet friendly too and our pups always come with us. The owners were so thoughtful and accommodating. The outdoor shower is a home run. Our stay was peaceful and laid-back. We loved it. We will certainly stay there in the future.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Terrilynn C., Sarasota, FL

9 August 2013

Hated to Leave!

Just got back from two week stay at the Captain's Bungalow and truly hated to have to leave! The house is situated in such a peaceful, private spot. Aside from beach time, we spent most of our time on the screened in porch either playing games or swinging on the swing. Was the perfect spot to rock our 10 month old to sleep at night! The downstairs bedroom proved to be too detached aka "scary" for our kids to sleep in, so they ended up on the pull out couch every night, which was adequate. Overall we all (me, my husband, my Mom, and four kids!) had a great time!! House has plenty of beach chairs, toys, even a smoker my husband used to make some killer pulled pork! Def recommend the Captain's Bungalow!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

28 July 2013

Our bungalow visit

My husband and I have a very relaxing week at the bungalow:). Everything needed was provided and the weather was perfect. The only drawback were the MOSQUETOES !! We will remember to bring additional bug spray next year. Would recommend the bungalow to anyone who needs to "get away".

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kyla R.

18 June 2013

Love Love Love it! Quite get away.

Our stay was amazing - we're a couple that stayed for our 5th anniversary. It was so relaxing being on a island with no cars...some days we had the beach all to ourselves! The bungalow was comfortable, both bedrooms had really nice decor and the living room was comfortable. The kitchen had all we needed to make our meals. Walking along the beach and shelling was one of our favorite activities, along with watching the sunset on the beach or from the deck. I liked reading in the hammock while my husband enjoyed swinging on the porch. We even saw some wildlife - dolphins on the boat ride to the island, turtles on the island, interesting birds on the beach, etc. Highlight recommend this place for a truly relaxing getaway!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurile H.

29 May 2013

Very Serene and relaxing vacation!

This house has everything you will need to have a great vacation. It's a very quiet area the time of the year we are here. The sunsets are spectacular!!! The beach is beautiful and quiet. We walked to Palm Island at the long end of the island (10+ miles round trip) on the beach and only seen about 20-25 people. The owners are very friendly & helpful!! If your looking for a relaxing vacation this is your place!! This was our 2nd year and it was as awesome as the first!!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

19 April 2013

Peaceful and quiet place to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!!

Highly recommend Little Gasparilla Island and Captain's Bugalow! The description and pictures accurately reflected the property. The house was clean and well maintained. We felt like we were staying in someone's home and not their rental property. The decorations and amenities were perfect. We especially enjoyed the large screened in porch that was surrounded by trees and bushes with a porch swing. We ate dinner there every night and on the day it rained, we hung out on the porch swing listening to all the birds. We also enjoyed all the "extras".....water cooler, extra refrigerator, beach toys, sand cart, beach chairs and household toiletries. The house is walking distance to the beach or the sound and the island is beautiful. We can't wait to come back again!! Thank you!! Forgot to add: when our washer broke down, the owner promptly returned our phone call and within a reasonable amount of time, delivered a new washer.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

10 January 2013

Serenity!!

This was the most relaxing vacation we have ever had!! The house was perfect for us, it had everything we needed. It's clean and very well maintained. The owner's are very friendly & helpful. The island is a very beautiful, peaceful place, fun to explore. You can walk the sandy beaches for miles gathering shells or enjoy the most amazing morning runs! We would highly recommend this property as we have booked it again this year!!

About the host

Hosted by Greg Adams

We purchased this dream property in 2011 and took the time to bring it up to our standards. We decorated it with care and added many items from our personal home and travels. This is our second home that we are happy to share with you. We hope that the memories are long lasting like they are for us when we get the chance to stay at the Captatin's Bungalow.

Relax and enjoy!

Why they chose this property

How often do you get the chance to get away from it all? This is it.
When you are on Little Gasparilla Island, you may only be less than a mile from the mainland, but you feel free & far .

What makes this property unique

Seclusion and peace and quiet! Quiet walks on the beach and you can even bring your dog. Access is by boat only. If you don't have your own boat, water taxi service may be arranged.

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English

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